Administrative & support services

Human resources coordinator

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR.

smithfield, rhode island

Posted 7 days ago

Closes 1/31/2027 Job details Summary Spherion

$29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Temp to Perm

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Industry

administrative & support services (Office and Administrative Support Occupations)

Reference number

S_182422

Spherion is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to manage day-to-day HR administration, payroll processing, employee benefits, onboarding, and compliance tracking. Serving as a primary point of contact across the full employee lifecycle, this role partners with internal recruiters, assists managers with basic employee relations, and delivers operational support across departments.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding:

Facilitate new-hire intake and administrative onboarding; collaborate with talent acquisition recruiters to process pre-employment requirements and documentation; set up employee profiles in Foundation and Employee Navigator; issue access credentials and maintain complete personnel files.

HR Administration & Recordkeeping:

Maintain accurate personnel records; process status updates, compensation changes, garnishments, and deductions; execute offboarding workflows and system deactivations; manage employment verifications and general HR inquiries.

Benefits Administration:

Serve as the on-site resource for health and wellness inquiries; manage open enrollment and ongoing changes in Employee Navigator. ...

Payroll Processing:

Collect, audit, and submit weekly payroll records to meet deadlines; process job costing data, certified payroll reports, and 401(k) contribution files while keeping clear audit documentation.

Workers' Compensation & Safety:

Track workplace injury reports; file documentation, submit medical updates to corporate administrators, monitor active claims, and guide employees through return-to-work procedures.

Compliance & Fleet Administration:

Coordinate random drug and alcohol testing programs; assist with DOT compliance filings, fleet records, and vehicle citation processing.

Operational Support:

Track PTO/vacation requests and balances; handle basic service billing workflows; support ad-hoc administrative projects.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30

PM Skills:

Associate or Bachelor???s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience supporting workforce operations within manufacturing, logistics, production, or field services environments.

Working knowledge of DOT compliance standards and commercial fleet documentation.

Experience producing certified payroll reports.

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

2+ years of administrative experience in Human Resources, payroll, or benefits coordination (e.g., HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Junior Generalist).

Hands-on experience with payroll preparation and weekly timecard auditing.

Familiarity with benefits enrollment workflows and initial Workers??? Compensation injury reporting.

Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll software (e.g., Employee Navigator, Foundation, ADP, or similar platforms).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Detail-oriented tracking capabilities with the ability to maintain confidential employee information. Spherion RI, The Top-Rated Staffing Agency in Your Area!

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more

key responsibilities

Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding:

Facilitate new-hire intake and administrative onboarding; collaborate with talent acquisition recruiters to process pre-employment requirements and documentation; set up employee profiles in Foundation and Employee Navigator; issue access credentials and maintain complete personnel files.

HR Administration & Recordkeeping:

Maintain accurate personnel records; process status updates, compensation changes, garnishments, and deductions; execute offboarding workflows and system deactivations; manage employment verifications and general HR inquiries.

Benefits Administration:

Serve as the on-site resource for health and wellness inquiries; manage open enrollment and ongoing changes in Employee Navigator.

Payroll Processing:

Collect, audit, and submit weekly payroll records to meet deadlines; process job costing data, certified payroll reports, and 401(k) contribution files while keeping clear audit documentation.

Workers' Compensation & Safety:

Track workplace injury reports; file documentation, submit medical updates to corporate administrators, monitor active claims, and guide employees through return-to-work procedures.

Compliance & Fleet Administration:

Coordinate random drug and alcohol testing programs; assist with DOT compliance filings, fleet records, and vehicle citation processing.

Operational Support:

Track PTO/vacation requests and balances; handle basic service billing workflows; support ad-hoc administrative projects. experience 1-4 years skills Associate or Bachelor???s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience supporting workforce operations within manufacturing, logistics, production, or field services environments.

Working knowledge of DOT compliance standards and commercial fleet documentation.

Experience producing certified payroll reports. qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.2+ years of administrative experience in Human Resources, payroll, or benefits coordination (e.g., HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Junior Generalist).Hands-on experience with payroll preparation and weekly timecard auditing.

Familiarity with benefits enrollment workflows and initial Workers??? Compensation injury reporting.

Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll software (e.g., Employee Navigator, Foundation, ADP, or similar platforms).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Detail-oriented tracking capabilities with the ability to maintain confidential employee information. education High School share this job.

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